Is Emmons Still Building Steels?

Jeff Savage · Post by **Jeff Savage** » 23 Oct 2007 3:11 pm

Hi, I've heard from a friend that the Emmons steel guitar company is no longer bulding Steels, Can anyone tell me if this is true or not...Just curious as I know that there web site is still online, Thanks

Benton Allen · Post by **Benton Allen** » 23 Oct 2007 3:28 pm

When I spoke to Ron, Jr at the ISGC this year they were still building.

Benton

tomsteel · Post by **tomsteel** » 23 Oct 2007 4:12 pm

I have emailed them quite a few times in the last couple of weeks.Either Ron or his wife would always get back to me the next day.They were always very nice and helpful..Thomas Malugin

Gary Preston · Post by **Gary Preston** » 23 Oct 2007 4:13 pm

Jeff i sure hope so because i have a new one on order . Yes they are still building guitars . I might add that they look and sound awsome . G.P.

Tyler Hall · Post by **Tyler Hall** » 24 Oct 2007 11:07 am

I've ordered a couple kneelever kits from them. It took a while, but I got them. They're still working, but good luck trying to get them on the phone...

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 24 Oct 2007 12:15 pm

I just left a message for Ron Jr., as I need a new pick-up for one of my guitars.

He called be back immediately, and the item is already on its way.

RR

Dan Burnham · Post by **Dan Burnham** » 24 Oct 2007 1:35 pm

I called Rebecca Lashley when I needed the wiring diagram and she faxed it the next day. I think alot of Ron and Rebecca, they are still there are still producing a good guitar.

Charles Curtis · Post by **Charles Curtis** » 24 Oct 2007 1:44 pm

I love the family and my Emmons psg!!

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 24 Oct 2007 5:29 pm

Ron is fighting thru a herniated disc in his back and putting in a lot of hours on the job when he can stand the pain. He has worked only half days for a few weeks and is doing some better. Rebecca was also sick for a few days. They do not have a large operation and they personally do most of the work. I love the Emmons guitars and wish them nothing but the best.
Jerry

Lynn Stafford · Post by **Lynn Stafford** » 24 Oct 2007 6:21 pm

Jerry Roller wrote:I love the Emmons guitars and wish them nothing but the best.

I feel the same way. Ron, Rebecca and the rest of the crew have always been very helpful and quick to respond!

Lynn

Tyler Hall · Post by **Tyler Hall** » 24 Oct 2007 10:40 pm

I also love the Emmons' and couldn't think of anything else I'd rather play. I wish them all the best. Maybe I just called on a bad week.

I've always had good luck getting parts from them.

Tom Ensink · Post by **Tom Ensink** » 25 Oct 2007 1:30 pm

Sorry to say this:

My tech has been calling and mailing Emmons for nut rollers since at least mid summer this year.

So far no rollers, and if I understand correctly, no reply either.

Tom

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 25 Oct 2007 3:38 pm

Tom, I don't know what the problem is but I can get the parts for you and send them to you. I have not had any problems getting parts from Emmons.
Jerry

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 25 Oct 2007 9:16 pm

Well, you guys know how I feel about Emmons Guitars. I own four of them, and rarely ever play anything else.
Nick

Dave Robbins · Post by **Dave Robbins** » 25 Oct 2007 9:48 pm

Nick
Looks like you still have my old "Fat back", eh?

By the way, of all the steel guitars I've owned, I have to say it was was the best for staying in tune! I kept it in the back room at "Gabe's" for years while playing off and on there and I don't think I ever had to tune that guitar much. Come to think of it...I don't think I ever changed strings on it all that much either!

Nice collection of guitars.

Dave

Brandon Ordoyne · Post by **Brandon Ordoyne** » 26 Oct 2007 6:32 am

I was curious about the age of my Emmons and I emailed Ron and he got back with me within a day.

This is my 1974 D10 "Fatback"

Brandon

Don Sulesky · Post by **Don Sulesky** » 26 Oct 2007 6:49 am

I ordered parts from them about a year ago and I had all my rods and bells cranks in a short times.
Don

Luke Morell · Post by **Luke Morell** » 26 Oct 2007 7:37 pm

I ordered a new steel over a year ago, deposit and all, and can't get any answers out of anybody when it will be done or shipped.

Drew Howard · Post by **Drew Howard** » 26 Oct 2007 8:06 pm

Nick,

Nice showroom!

CAPN

Rex Wiseman · Post by **Rex Wiseman** » 26 Oct 2007 8:10 pm

I know they are still in business, because I ordered a 4th pedal for one of my SD10's. Got it within just a few days. I've always had good dealings with the Lashley family. That could be because I have played an Emmons since 1981 - and I've never talked bad about them on the forum!! LOL Just kidding Y'all, no hate mail please

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 26 Oct 2007 10:13 pm

They'd BETTER be---'Cause, as much as I'm diggin' this Carter, I gotta have another Emmons before I die.

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 27 Oct 2007 7:12 am

Luke,
You might try sending Rebecca or Ron's mother in law, Bobby, some roses. Can't hurt!

Bill Simmons · Post by **Bill Simmons** » 27 Oct 2007 7:53 am

For years I've heard over and over about the 'demise' of the Emmons guitars but they keep going. As much as I love most steel brands including my '79 Zum and Rains, I'll always be partial to the Emmons steel guitars.

I may be old fashioned, but the Emmons and Sho Buds are the Gibson and Fenders of the steel world that most still try emulate today...it was a shame when we lost the great Sho-Bud company and would be equally a shame if we ever lost the great Emmons steel company.

Nick R...there you go again making me drool and lust after all those great Emmons pictures...and that goes for you to Erv! HA HA

Tyler Hall · Post by **Tyler Hall** » 27 Oct 2007 1:43 pm

Bill, If you had bought my p/p you would have to drool.

Here's my 2.

'03 LeGrande III 8&7

'03 LeGrande II 8&8

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 27 Oct 2007 10:25 pm

Very nice guitars Tyler!

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